Brighton looks to strengthen squad for Conference League campaign
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Brighton prepares for its second-ever European campaign in the Conference League. Following a challenging 2023-24 season, where the club reached the Europa League Round of 16 but finished 11th in the Premier League, the Seagulls are focused on bolstering their squad for the upcoming season. Chairman Tony Bloom's recruitment strategy remains a key strength, and reports indicate renewed interest in Charlie Cresswell, a former Leeds defender. Cresswell, who shone at Toulouse and is a past member of the England U21 squad, could help in succession planning as club captain Lewis Dunk approaches 35.
- •Brighton enters the Conference League for the second time this summer.
- •The team finished 11th in the Premier League in the previous season.
- •Brighton previously bid for Charlie Cresswell, now considered again.
- •Cresswell has performed well at Toulouse and in past U21 competitions.
- •Succession planning is important as Lewis Dunk turns 35.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Football Extra's Dream Signings: Crystal Palace
- 12:49 PMYahoo Sports — Football Extra's Dream Signings: Brighton
"Brighton will need depth heading into the Conference League for only their second ever campaign in Europe. The lessons of 2023-24, when they reached the Round of 16 in the Europa League but finished 11th in the Premier League, will be fresh in their minds. The Seagulls' recruitment has been the gold standard for many years, so it's likely chairman Tony Bloom's top secret algorithms have already zeroed in on the next future household name they're picking up for tuppence from the Ecuadorian second division.
"The big question hanging over Crystal Palace currently is not who'll be in the squad next season but who'll be in the dugout. It's unlikely the Eagles will make any moves until a successor to Oliver Glasner is found – and the new man in has big shoes to fill. Glasner's success was built on a system utilising a back three and if Palace's next appointment opts for continuity, he'll need reinforcements at the heart of defence.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 1:01 PMFootball Extra's Dream Signings: Crystal Palace
The big question hanging over Crystal Palace currently is not who'll be in the squad next season but who'll be in the dugout. It's unlikely the Eagles will make any moves until a successor to Oliver Glasner is found – and the new man in has big shoes to fill. Glasner's success was built on a system utilising a back three and if Palace's next appointment opts for continuity, he'll need reinforcements at the heart of defence.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 12:49 PMFootball Extra's Dream Signings: Brighton
Brighton will need depth heading into the Conference League for only their second ever campaign in Europe. The lessons of 2023-24, when they reached the Round of 16 in the Europa League but finished 11th in the Premier League, will be fresh in their minds. The Seagulls' recruitment has been the gold standard for many years, so it's likely chairman Tony Bloom's top secret algorithms have already zeroed in on the next future household name they're picking up for tuppence from the Ecuadorian second division.
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